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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
9
A Washington Post page fragment covers debates on Prohibition rhetoric from Bowdoin College President Hyde and its civic effects, plus remarks on U S naval reform and staffing. It discusses historical claims about government intervention in foreign contracts, and notes veteran senators' career comebacks and public service.
A sprawling column parodies current affairs with references to Russia China Japan and Europe. It jokes about peace banks elections and public figures like Mayor Weaver Addicks Taft and La Follette while lampooning stereotypes and social issues. It ends with a sly jab at Alabama spouters and a bitter quip about canning fools.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Premier Balfour's plan to redraw UK electoral districts may cut Ireland's MPs from 103 to a much smaller number. England, Wales, and Scotland gain population while Ireland shrinks, threatening Irish home rule hopes as Tory redistribution aims to equalize electoral power.
A Houston Chronicle item recalls a bedroom scene with a couple arguing burglars are present, a low browed man boasting about helping a husband, and a quip about wealth and stock schemes. It also includes humorous lines from the Detroit Tribune and Cleveland Leader and reflections from a bachelor column about fame and scandal.
A long portrait of Lora Sheffield and Sheffield Park outlines a cradle of cricket greatness in Sussex with connections to the Sheffield shield, a grand private field, and a family mausoleum. The piece threads through titles, heirs, and eccentric dignitaries, ending with a light spoof on politics and a quip about US Senators.
The Boston Transchips reports on agricultural trade for the year, noting declines in meat product exports and gains in cotton and corn shipments. It highlights a large gap in vegetable exports, especially potatoes, and urges farmers to plant more tubers while criticizing the idea of importing potatoes to the United States.
St Louis editor Edward J. Praetorius declined a decoration from the Kaiser offered on behalf of the Royal Order of the Red Eagle. The New York Herald notes his stance, praising American freedom and criticizing foreign decorations as unnecessary. The Westliche Post summarized the refusal without explanation, urging pride in being American citizens.
In the Railway World column New Jersey lags Western states on railway valuation theory. The New Jersey tax commission supports equal assessment for all property, personal or corporate, a move seen as better than Western calls for confiscation. The railroads seek equal treatment, arguing justice hinges on understanding railways' state relations as much as on assessment systems.
The piece argues it is highly likely the United States will acquire the Danish West Indies as Denmark bears heavy costs and gains little. the Danish flag would fall and the U S flag would rise, reflecting strong local desire to join the United States. It also references a joke about a football hero and a Houston Post remark on a reckless suitor and pretty widows.
A sarcastic anecdotal column riffs on gender roles and social behavior. It notes women’s homes, men’s vanity, and courtship norms with sly humor about engagement rings and self restraint. The piece lampoons both sexes, suggesting common flaws and social expectations.
Clerks return to work after vacation for inaugural ball as Vespasian Warner is sworn in as commissioner. He begins handling matters, dispenses with formal introductions, and starts clearing a backlog of personal mail. Decorations delay clerks on the tan floor and in the mailing division resume work. File cases in the courtroom remain unreplaced, hampering office operations.
Independence Kansas March 8 The Prairie Oil and Gas Company Kansas branch of Standard Oil orders that Kansas oil testing below 1 degrees gravity will not be bought Two thirds of Kansas production affected John OBrien vice president calls oil below 30 degrees gravity undesirable It has no refining value or market for fuel Kansas oil gravity ranges 20 to 34 degrees average 28. Cynthiana Ky March grand jury returns 200 indictments against the Standard Oil Company for selling oil from a wagon without a license penalties range 30 to 1000 dollars per count totals at least ten thousand dollars follow up to Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling holding the company liable for an Oldham County case
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad paid shippers 1 198 562 in overcharges for the year ended June 30 1944 as rebates, auditor W J Healy told Kansas attorney general depositions. State aims to prove rebates to Standard Oil and other large corporations, while vouchers remain withheld.
Chicago reports twenty five additional subpoenas sent to clerks managers and former employees of packing houses in Illinois Indiana and Missouri as the special grand jury probes the beef trust. Subpoenas will continue to March 20 with 225 already served while DOJ pursues its ongoing inquiry despite a Commerce and Labor report.
The resignation of Director W W Rockhill has been accepted and he will likely leave for a post as Minister to China in April. William C Fox, long time chief clerk, is expected to succeed Rockhill as director, with Gordon Cummings anticipated to take the chief clerk role.
The Porto Rican Legislature adopts the Spanish regime coat-of-arms replacing the American civil government version. The bill, introduced by the secretary of Porto Rico posts, initially failed in the executive council but was reconsidered and passed.
The Secretary of State names Gaillard Hunt chief of the passport bureau and a member of a three member commission to study naturalization of aliens. The panel includes one member from each: State Department Justice Department and Commerce and Labor and will report to the President.
Fourth class postmasters were appointed in Maine West Minot Shrewsbury Massachusetts Kingwood Penns dale and Robertsdale plus Elkwood Newton Dester Macante Virginia Haysville and others. Treasury receipts and expenditures show national bank notes redeemed 329837 government internal revenue 525381 customs 128762 miscellaneous 29183 expenditures 1660000. Attorney General Moody left last night for North Carolina for a week's rest.
In the Raleigh hotel lobby London observer Mr. H. Wellcome contrasts coronation ceremonies with American inaugurations. He notes American unity, practical displays by state soldiers, and strong optimism about US economic and imperial trade progress, while praising the American consular service and its commerce ambitions. He also comments on Cuba's political scene and ongoing U S and English commerce ties.
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